Chapter 71
"Xiaole, good morning."
As soon as Song Xianle got off the car, he met Jian Huiyue, who was also Jiang Zhifan's right-hand man.
As Jiang Zhifan's secretary, Jian Huiyue always wore a white shirt and black trousers. With a buzz cut, he looked clean and capable. Even when he wasn't talking, his appearance gave off a dashing, unassuming vibe.
"Good morning, Brother Yue." Song Xianle smiled and greeted Jian Huiyue.
"When did you come back?"
"Last night." Jian Huiyue walked over with a briefcase.
Song Xianle: "Mr. Jiang didn't give you a holiday?"
Normally, people traveling with Jiang Zhifan didn't have to come to the office the next day; they could just treat it as a day off. This was what Jian Huiyue had told Song Xianle when she first started working as Jiang Zhifan's secretary. But such preferential treatment only came with Jiang Zhifan's services; if you worked under other executives, you'd still have to drag your tired bodies to work the next day.
Jian Huiyue shook his head and said regretfully, "No."
"This business trip did not go well and no contract was signed."
As they reached the door, Jian Huiyue looked around. Everyone was walking on their own, paying no attention to them. He approached Song Xianle and bent down.
Song Xianle understood what he meant, stopped walking, and pricked up his ears to listen: "I heard that it was the Jiang family who was interfering."
He said nothing, but looked at Song Xianle meaningfully.
Song Xianle seemed to understand, but she only knew that Jiang Zhifan's position was fraught with difficulties. The Jiang family was wealthy and powerful, and besides Jiang Zhifan's outstanding ability and being the first choice for the head of the family, there was also Jiang Zhifan's uncle, Jiang Rubai.
The eldest son of the Jiang family was a dissolute man in his youth. It was said that he had committed a crime, which disappointed the old man of the Jiang family. He then handed the Jiang Group over to Jiang Zhifan's father. Later, when Jiang Zhifan's father had an accident, the responsibility fell on Jiang Zhifan.
The Jiang family is in serious internal strife, and outsiders can only get a glimpse of some details. As for what the truth is, they don't know.
When Song Xianle and Jian Huiyue saw someone coming over, they tacitly avoided the topic and walked into the company gate together.
Jian Huiyue suddenly remembered something and whispered to Song Xianle as they walked, "Are you getting used to being Director He's secretary? Do you think working with me is much better than working with that guy?"
"I've met that guy before. He's quite reserved. I've never seen him smile." He compared himself to him, his tone high, "Unlike me. Wherever I am, there's laughter and joy."
"However, he does have some talent. He was able to secure the advertising plan from Time Of Day. He's a man who quietly accomplishes great things."
Time Of Day is a top French luxury jewelry brand that focuses on the international market.
Jian Huiyue learned from Jiang Zhifan that He Yanqing was able to become the planning director because he secured the cooperation with Time Of Day for the company. Jiang Zhifan felt that He Yanqing had potential and promoted him to the director of the planning department.
Song Xianle didn't expect to hear the name He Yanqing from Jian Huiyue's mouth, and was slightly surprised.
"It's pretty good. The work is pretty much the same as it was at Boss Jiang's place, just a change of office location."
Jian Huiyue raised his eyebrows and complained to her, "Hey, if you leave, your job will fall to me."
Song Xianle knew that he didn't really want to complain, so he smiled and joked with him: "Yeah, if President Jiang knew, you might..."
"No, no, no, Xiaole." Jian Huiyue showed an expression of horror and pain, and made a "stop" gesture with both hands to stop Song Xianle from speaking any further.
Song Xianle laughed out loud when he saw how Jian Huiyue wrote.
Jian Huiyue is the kind of person who can talk to anyone. As long as the other person is willing to answer, he will definitely find a topic to talk about. It is very comfortable to get along with him, so he has a lot of good relationships in the company.
"Hey, Secretary Jian is back." A man in casual clothes came over and greeted Jian Huiyue, but his eyes were looking towards Song Xianle.
Song Xianle clearly felt that the boy in the gray shirt's gaze stayed on her for a few seconds, so she made eye contact with him and smiled at him slightly to show her friendliness.
When Haibei saw it, he also gave her a very bright smile, just like the sun just emerging from the clouds in the morning, making people feel that the weather today would be bright all day long.
Jian Huiyue saw Haibei and replied, "I just got back last night."
"This is Secretary Song, right? I've heard of you for a long time, but I've never had the chance to speak to you." Haibei naturally raised his work badge and introduced himself to her, "My name is Haibei, and I'm from the Finance Department."
Song Xianle saw the name on her work badge: Haibei. She also raised her own badge in front of her collar and said, "Hello, my name is Song Xianle. I'm currently transferred to the Planning Department."
"Song Xianle? President Jiang really knows how to pick people."
One is Yue, the other is Le. They are pronounced the same way.
Haibei smiled and said, "Your name is quite interesting. It sounds like the name of a musician. Usually people are named Le, but rarely pronounced as Le."
Song Xianle smiled and said, "You're not the only one who said that."
Hearing this, Haibei smiled frankly and generously.
So, the two of them became three and walked forward. Because the Finance Department's office was on the third floor, they parted ways with Haibei there.
Song Xianle came to his desk and just turned on the computer when He Yanqing called him over.
Today, He Yanqing wore a blue shirt, black trousers, and a dark blue tie. Unlike Jian Huiyue, who was capable and upright, with a touch of sunny youthfulness, He Yanqing was serious and aloof, with a hint of the asceticism of a gentleman. As Song Xianle thought about this, she suddenly remembered that Jian Huiyue also wore a tie, but she had forgotten what color it was.
"Secretary Song, we're going to meet some clients later. Here are the people who will be arriving, along with their requirements. Please take a look. Also, print out five copies of these documents for me."
"By the way, don't tell anyone else about this meeting with the partners at Shengbai Gaming Company. This is a company secret."
After finishing the explanation, He Yanqing suddenly noticed the silver color on her collar. He was stunned and did not speak for a long time.
When He Yanqing was silent, Song Xianle understood that she could leave after she had finished her instructions. She took a piece of white paper about two centimeters thick and was about to leave the office when He Yanqing called out to her, "Secretary Song—"
"Hmm? Director He, is there anything else?"
Today, Song Xianle was dressed in black and white: a white V-neck silk short-sleeved shirt and a black skirt that reached just below her knees. He Yanqing looked at the silver fishtail necklace on her collar again, his eyes twinkling. "It's okay."
That necklace was his first birthday gift to her.
What does this mean?
Do you feel indifferent? Or...
He Yanqing watched the slender figure leave until the door closed. At this moment, his heart was suffering from the torment of ants gnawing at him. He wanted to drive it away, but he couldn't find it.
He Yanqing looked at the door, the light in his eyes was like a lit candle. Because of the strong wind, the red and orange candlelight flickered, swaying under the influence of external factors.
"Song Xianle, what exactly are you going to do?"
If that was the answer he was thinking of, then he might consider it.
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Following He Yanqing's instructions, Song Xianle memorized the profiles of the people who would be sent to discuss cooperation and their respective companies. After completing these tasks, he followed He Yanqing to the parking lot two hours later.
This time she didn't ask him where to sit. He Yanqing said directly, "Sit in the front."
Because the partner arrived early, they had to hurry over. In order to reach the destination before the partner, He Yanqing drove very fast, running as fast as he could on the road within the speed limit.
He Yanqing was driving fast and didn't dare to be distracted. Even though he knew Song Xianle was looking at him, he didn't say anything.
Song Xianle knew that his gaze was too intense, so he changed to stealing glances with the corner of his eyes.
She witnessed He Yanqing's entire facial expression while driving, and he showed no sign of impatience or anxiety. This collaboration with Shengbai Games was just as important as the one with Juenian Culture. Otherwise, He Yanqing wouldn't have been sent in person to negotiate.
Arriving at the Bauhinia Hotel, He Yanqing strode to the front desk, asked for the reserved box number, and then asked if anyone else had arrived.
"Sir, no." The answer from the front desk waiter made Song Xianle breathe a sigh of relief.
They are Party B, and if they arrive later than Party A, it will easily leave a bad impression on them.
He Yanqing turned around and glanced at Song Xianle, "Give me the file."
Song Xianle handed him all the documents in his hand.
"Did you remember the information I just gave you?"
"I think I remember it."
"Um?"
He Yanqing was obviously not satisfied with this.
After Song Xianle saw it, he quickly added: "Don't worry, I remember everything."
"Do we need to take another test?" Song Xianle asked suddenly.
He Yanqing glanced at her, as if to say, "This is not a school."
"Do you know why we chose to cooperate with Shengbai Games?"
Song Xianle thought for a moment and replied, "Shengbai Games is a newly established gaming company with limited funds. Advertising alone is definitely not an option for us. However, if we can participate in the investment, we may make a fortune in the future. Currently, our company wants to expand its market, and we can't rely solely on advertising planning. We should also have plans in other areas."
Because logically their company does not need this cooperation. Shengbai Game Company is a newly established game production company. Its strength is still unknown and its popularity is not big enough. Instead, they need to beg Jiang Group to help them advertise.
After all, Jiang's Group ranks first in the country in terms of advertising planning and production.
Jiang Zhifan's decision to choose Shengbai Games was hers. She wanted to expand into the gaming market. This wasn't just about advertising games; it was about investing in Shengbai Games.
He Yanqing raised his eyebrows and nodded, indicating that he agreed with what she said.
One thing Song Xianle didn't know was that this collaboration with Shengbai Games was a task Jiang Zhifan had given him specifically. This wasn't a collaboration between Jiang's Group and Shengbai Games, but rather an investment under Jiang Zhifan's personal name.
As for why he wanted to invest in his own name, He Yanqing could only guess that it was a family dispute, and he didn't know anything else. He was promoted by Jiang Zhifan from the beginning, and she gave him a chance, so he was grateful and agreed to her request.
Jiang Zhifan was the most capable woman he had ever met. She had clear goals, acted decisively, and treated her subordinates well. She was both ambitious and capable, on par with the male executives he had met in the business world. He admired, affirmed, and sincerely respected such people, regardless of gender.
The Jiang Group was now under the name of Jiang Kuan, the patriarch of the family, and held the largest shareholding. Jiang Zhifan only held 19% of the Jiang family's assets, so she was essentially acting on Jiang Kuan's behalf.
The successor that Jiang Kuan had his eyes on was Jiang Rubai's son, Jiang Zhiliao, Jiang Zhifan's cousin who was still in high school.
Seeing his satisfied expression, Song Xianle knew that his guess was almost right.
After waiting for about a minute, someone from Shengbai Game Company came over.
Throughout the negotiation, Song Xianle listened to He Yanqing's roundabout way of talking to the other party. She grasped the key point: He Yanqing was not representing the Jiang Group in the negotiation with Shengbai Games, but was negotiating terms in the name of Jiang Zhifan.
After half an hour, the two sides concluded the negotiation. The other party smiled and extended a hand: "Happy cooperation."
He Yanqing smiled, a rare smile on his face, "It's a pleasure to work with you."
Lian Sheng saw Song Xianle and gave her a friendly smile. He then teased He Yanqing, "Director He's secretary is quite pretty. Not only is she beautiful, but she's also capable. Everyone knows that anyone who catches the eye of your CEO Jiang is truly exceptional."
This not only praised Song Xianle, but also helped He Yanqing as well.
Lian Sheng's words sounded polite, but they were also a compliment. Song Xianle smiled politely at him and extended his hand. "Thank you, Mr. Lian, for the compliment. It's a pleasure working with you."
The two shook hands happily.
The cooperation was considered a done deal. When He Yanqing and Song Xianle returned to the company, in the car, He Yanqing took the initiative to explain to her why the cooperation with Shengbai Game Company today was a confidential matter.
After listening to this, Song Xianle was deeply impressed by Jiang Zhifan. There was a reason why she was just a secretary. Besides her different starting point, she also had the courage to handle various matters.
Jiang Zhifan was able to entrust He Yanqing with this task, which meant he was already Jiang Zhifan's man. Furthermore, she was allowed to know about this matter and was actively nurturing him. Song Xianle suddenly realized, "So, we're all Mr. Jiang's men?"
He Yanqing: "..."
"You could say that."
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